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In appreciation of Corky Lee
Corky Lee called himself the, "undisputed unofficial Asian American Photographer Laureate." He was also the unofficial documentarian of AAFE's founding in Chinatown 47 years ago. Almost all of the historical photos you have seen over the years on our website, in videos and in print publications were taken by Corky, when he was a young man just out of college.
AAFE and Council member Koo urge full census participation during Flushing outreach event
Just 21 days before a federal deadline to end the count for the 2020 Census, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and City Council Member Peter Koo joined with ICNA Relief at its weekly food distribution in Flushing to help community members complete their census questionnaires.
Emily Rios joins AAFE as managing director of community services
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) announced that Emily Rios has been appointed to a key position, Managing Director of Community Services, overseeing an array of counseling, advocacy and neighborhood outreach programs across New York City.
AAFE stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
Asian Americans for Equality stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and calls for the three Minneapolis police officers who watched a fellow officer choke the life out of George Floyd – rather than intervening to protect his life – to also face criminal charges for his brutal death.
AAFE calls for comprehensive and bold plan to address Covid-19 housing crisis
As New York confronts an unprecedented health and economic crisis, AAFE calls on our city, state and federal government leaders to implement a comprehensive housing stabilization plan. This is the only way to protect the most vulnerable members of our low-income and immigrant communities, who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Small businesses imperiled by Covid-19 start receiving funding through AAFE and Renaissance
Renaissance Economic Development Corporation is moving quickly to deliver low-interest loans to small businesses throughout New York City damaged by the economic fallout from COVID-19. Just days after launching an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund, REDC closed its first loan Monday, March 30 with a business owner in Flushing, Queens.